Introduction
Supply chain management is a critical function in any business today. An effective supply chain management has profound effect on the success and profitability of a company. The accelerated growth of international trade, globalisation and the ever more competitive environment has put supply chain management in the forefront. Many businesses are looking to supply chain for cost advantage as well as being a service differentiator and competitive edge.
The 300-hour programme is intended to provide a good understanding of supply chain management and its roles in international business and logistics. It enables participants to apply their knowledge and analytical skills learnt in their workplace through project work and assignments. The programme will adopt a practical approach to enhance participants’ understanding of various key components of business logistics and supply chain management.
Programme Objectives
(i) To provide participants a good understanding of the total supply chain value with focus on the application of various supply chain management processes and integration of various elements of SCM.
(ii) To provide participants an overview on the latest technology deployment in SCM including exposure to ERP tools to achieve high SCM service delivery and monitoring
(iii) To assist participants in enhancing their business management capability and to add value to their career development.
Commencement Date:
29 March 2011Tue & Thu / 7.00pm to 10.00pm
School of Business Management, Nanyang Polytechnic
Course Outline
Term 1 1. Essentials of SCM
(10 weeks) 2. Inventory and Cost Management
Term 2 3. Info-communication Technology in E-Supply Chain Mgt
(10 weeks) 4. International Freight Management and International Trade Law
Term 3 5. Global SCM
(10 weeks) 6. Integrated Supply Chain Management Project
Course Schedule
29-Mar-11 Term 1: Term 2: Term 3:
to (29/03/11-25/06/11) (27/06/11-24/09/11) (26/09/11-17/12/11)
17-Dec-11
Week 1 to 10: Week 14 to 23: Week 27 to 36:
Tue & Thu Tue & Thu Tue & Thu
(7.00 pm to 10.00pm) (7.00 pm to 10.00pm) (7.00 pm to 10.00pm )
Duration: 9 - 10 Week 11: Week 24: Week 37:
months Study Break Study Break Study Break
Week 12 Week 25: Week 38:
Examinations Examinations Examinations
Integrated Project
Presentation
Week 13: Week 26:
Term Break Term Break
Certification
Nanyang Polytechnic will award participants who have met the minimum attendance requirement and have passed all the examinations a Specialist Diploma in Supply Chain Management.
Pre-requisites
Applicants must possess the followings:
(i) Polytechnic Diploma or degree in any discipline from a recognised institution.* (ii) 3-4 years working experience
Applicants who do not meet the above admission requirement, but with significant supervisory / managerial experience in a relevant industry may be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Additional Feature:
Graduate of this course get exemption of up to 5 modules when they enrolled for the Master of Logistics and SCM course awarded by University of South Australia.
Course Fee & Funding:
(i) Singapore Citizen: $1,487.30 (after MOE subsidy* and inclusive of GST)
(ii) Singapore Permanent Resident: $1,968.80 (after MOE subsidy* and inclusive of GST) (iii) Foreigners / Non-subsidized applicants : $4,964.80 ( inclusive of GST)
* (applicants who have enjoyed a subsidized Advanced Diploma / Specialist Diploma course will not be eligible for the subsidy)
Training Venue
School of Business Management, Nanyang Polytechnic Ang Mo Kio Avenue 8
Singapore 569830
(Next to Yio Chu Kang MRT Station)
Course Preview
A course preview will be held on 11 Jan 2011 at the following venue: School of Business Management
Nanyang Polytechnic Block D, Lecture Theatre 2 7.00 pm – 8.30pm
Please register with Eddie Yeou at Eddie_Yeou@nyp.gov.sg or 6550-1132
Application
Applicants are to submit their application online at www.nyp.edu.sg/pdc. Online application closes on 17 Jan 2011
Please scan and attach your supporting documents (NRIC, Diploma or Degree certificates, educational transcripts) to the e-application form.
Alternatively, you could send the photocopy of the supporting documents to the following address by 18 Jan 2011. Please quote application reference number and course code (BMSP03/ 100001) on the envelope.
Student Recruitment & Admissions (SRA) Office1
Nanyang Polytechnic Campus Centre (Blk A), Level 2
180 Ang Mo Kio Avenue 8 Singapore 569830 Attention: Vivien S L Koh
Organisations sponsoring their staff for the programme are required to submit the Company-Sponsorship Form. This can be obtained from www.nyp.edu.sg/pdc.
Enquiries
For more information, please contact:
Mr Eddie Yeou Course Coordinator Tel: 6550-1132 Email: Eddie_Yeou@nyp.gov.sg
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The SRA Office opens 9am to 5 pm from Monday to Friday, and is closed on Saturday, Sunday and Public Holidays
ANNEX A MODULE SYNOPSES
BM1770 - Essentials of Supply Chain Management (45 Hours)
This is an introductory module to provide course participants with an overview of the latest practices in business logistics & global management of supply chains. It examines the trends and development of international logistics & global supply chain management, including global outsourcing, integrated logistics services, 3PL and 4PL etc., and the challenges to effective logistics & supply chain management, including design and implementation of systems for business logistics, variability, organizational silos, the Bullwhip effect and tradeoffs. Analyse the role and activities of those involved in managing corporate supply chains. Case studies will be widely used.
BM1773 – Info-communication Technology in E-Supply Chain Management (45 hours)
Provides participants with an understanding of how info-communication technology and Internet have changed traditional supply chains and the major business benefits from Internet enabled supply chain flows. Case study analysis on strategic applications of info-comm technology, use of e-commerce or internet enabled global supply chain operations and management by companies will be discussed intensively. Emergence web-services, such as XML, SOAP, UDDI, WSDL and their applications in a vertical market will also be covered.
BM1774 – Global Supply Chain Management (45 hours)
This module examines supply chain management from a regional and international perspective, its challenges and opportunities as well as future trends. Collaborative commerce, global supply chain management and potential future development in selected industries will also be covered. Case studies will be used to enhance better and practical understanding of supply chain management.
BM1775 – Integrated Supply Chain Management Project (75 hours)
This is a project based integrated modules, which provides participants an opportunity to integrate supply chain strategies synthesizing supply chain management, production, logistics and enterprise systems, and aligning the strategies with supply chain responsiveness, efficiency and cost savings. Participants work in teams and apply project selection and planning methods to plan a new SCM process, quality improvement, or process re-engineering or enhancement. There will be taught component to cover topics such as value chain analysis and creation, process mapping, supply chain strategy options and an introduction on project management.
BM1776 - Inventory and Cost Management (45 hours)
This module introduces the various costing and economic concepts relating to supply chain management. It covers the use of absorption; variable, total cost of ownership as well as activity based costing methodology used in the supply chain context. It will also cover topics such as performance, quality and productivity management, as well as the rationales behind outsourcing decisions in the supply chain. A inventory are invariably one of the most costly operating cost in the supply chain, this module will also covers inventory management that will include topics such as inventory systems, inventory control, and inventory protection.
BM1777 - International Freight Management and International Trade Law (45 hours)
This module offers a thorough understanding of Freight and Distribution management and the international trade law. It is structured into three parts namely Freight Management, Distribution Management and International trade law. The first part of the module (Freight Management) provides students with basic concepts of transportation and cover topics like: modes of transportation, international and domestic transportation documentation (Bill of Lading, Freight Bill and Freight Claim), carrier negotiation, Freight pricing methodology, In-coterms and transportation strategies. The second part (Distribution Management) includes topics: warehouse management, distribution models, logistics distribution software, 3rd & 4th party logistics service provider. The last part of the module covers elementary maritime law and international trade law that impact the supply chain operations. Topics covered include: policies on competition, pricing and contracts, and the reasons for conflicts leading to disputes, distribution of risk and liabilities.
